Raiders sign tackle Pashos, announce practice squad (updated)

There was no news on the starting quarterback front, as coach Dennis Allen said he won’t disclose the winner for competitive reasons. He said he has told both Terrelle Pryor and Matt Flynn his decision, and Pryor took the first snap with the first offensive group at Monday’s practice.
The Raiders did sign free agent offensive tackle Tony Pashos. Pashos has played 92 games (70 starts) over a nine-year career that includes stints with the Ravens, Jaguars, 49ers and Browns.
The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder was a fifth round draft pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2003.
To make space on the 53-man roster, the Raiders released tackle Alex Barron.
Left tackle Jared Veldheer (triceps) is expected to go on short-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Meanwhile, rookie linebacker Sio Moore (tie) returned to practice on Monday. No sign of tight end David Ausberry (shoulder).
The Raiders also announced they signed seven players to their practice squad. Five are players they cut: cornerback Chance Casey, receiver Greg Jenkins, tight end Brian Leonhardt, guard Lamar Mady and safety Shelton Johnson.
The other two are linebacker Marshall McFadden, who was waived by the Steelers, and offensive tackle Matt McCants, who spent last season on the practice squad of the Giants.
Oakland has one practice-squad spot open.